A new series from the “Paper House” universe, a film adaptation of the cult novel “Lord of the Flies” and the comedy “Ladies First” with Rosamund Pike and Sacha Baron Cohen: we talk about the most interesting new releases on Netflix in May.
“Lord of the Flies”
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A film adaptation of William Golding's cult dystopian novel. The new four-part project by Jack Thorne (“His Dark Beginnings,” “The Help,” “Enola Holmes”) tells the story of a group of English schoolchildren who become exiles on a deserted island. Left to their own devices, the children try to cope with the terrible situation in a civilized way, until tribes form and a brutal struggle for power ensues.
May 4
“Legends”
For fans of suspenseful crime stories based on true events. “Legends” tells the story of a group of ordinary customs officers, not trained in espionage, who are sent undercover to join Britain's most dangerous gangs. Their goal is to win the war on drugs by any means necessary. Starring Tom Burke, Steve Coogan, Tom Hughes, Emel Emin.
May 7
“Berlin and the Lady with the Ermine”
A new story from the “La Casa de Papel” universe, which promises no less exciting adventures of the characters. “Berlin and the Lady with the Ermine” tells the story of Berlin (Pedro Alonso), who gathers a team of adventurers in Seville to steal a painting by Leonardo da Vinci from a museum. Netflix promises “beauty, danger and pure criminal elegance.” “Berlin and the Lady with the Ermine” was created by Alex Pina and Esther Martinez Lobato, the creators of “La Casa de Papel”.
May 15
“Borrows”
When an evil beyond threatens the peace of an elite nursing home, its residents become the last line of defense. Their enemy is hunting for the most valuable thing – their time. “The Borrows” is a mystical series from the creators of “Strange Wonders” with a wonderful cast: Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, Clark Peters.
May 21
“Ladies First”
In the ironic comedy “Ladies First” Sacha Baron Cohen plays a charismatic but arrogant ladies' man, confident in his charms. But one day everything changes when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women. What will happen to the ladies' man in this uncomfortable reality for him?.. Sacha Baron Cohen's company was made up of Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Fiona Shaw.
May 22
“A Good Girl's Guide to Murder”
New mysteries and new characters await us in the second season of the hit “The Good Girl's Guide to Murder.” As a reminder, the series tells the story of high school student Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amoby (Myers), who, as part of a school project, sets out to uncover the truth about the five-year-old murder case of Andy Bell. The second season will be based on Jackson's sequel novel “Good Girl, Bad Blood” and will begin immediately after Pip solves the Andy Bell case. Pip's world has changed, and she's not sure if she wants to continue any further investigations. But when a witness in the Max Hastings case disappears, Pip is back in action. “This new mystery will take Pip to unexpected places as she struggles with the idea of justice, further distancing herself from the “good girl” she once was,”
May 27
“Rafa”
A documentary miniseries about the life and career of legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal, focusing on the final year of his career (2024). As Netflix promises, the documentary series offers a deep and sincere portrait of one of the greatest athletes in history. From his first steps in tennis at the age of three to his return to the court after serious injuries in 2024, viewers will see not only triumphs and records, but also a difficult struggle with his own body, which has become the Spaniard's main rival. The project features testimonies from Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, John McEnroe, as well as members of Nadal's team and loved ones,” Netflix promises.
May 29